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The Fed Is Bracing For An AI Bubble Burst And Global Stagflation

By Seeking Alpha February 25, 2026 Bearish
The Fed Is Bracing For An AI Bubble Burst And Global Stagflation
The Fed's 2026 severely adverse scenario, with a 54% fall in the stock market, could be triggered by "an abrupt decline in risk appetite," that is, an AI bubble burst with a negative wealth effect. Even the Fed's baseline scenario implies lackluster S&P 500 returns, forecasting only 4.3% annual equity growth through 2029, barely above T-bills.
The Fed's 2026 severely adverse scenario, with a 54% fall in the stock market, could be triggered by "an abrupt decline in risk appetite," that is, an AI bubble burst with a negative wealth effect. Even the Fed's baseline scenario implies lackluster S&P 500 returns, forecasting only 4.3% annual equity growth through 2029, barely above T-bills.